RBC Capital has downgraded PTC Therapeutics Inc (PTCT) from Outperform to Sector Perform, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the biopharmaceutical company. This change, effective November 30, 2025, comes as PTC Therapeutics faces potential challenges related to competitive pressures and market conditions that may affect its performance.
Currently priced at $82.02, PTC Therapeutics operates in the biotechnology sector, focusing on the development of clinically differentiated medicines for rare disorders. The company, headquartered in Warren, New Jersey, has a market capitalization of $6.9 billion and a trailing P/E ratio of 9.21. Its diversified therapeutic portfolio includes treatments for conditions such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy.
The upcoming earnings report, scheduled for August 5, 2026, is expected to show an EPS of $-0.54 and revenue of $222.6 million. Recent performance has been notable, with a significant surprise in Q3 2025, where the EPS was $0.20 compared to an estimate of $-1.40.
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